Psalms 46:9 bbe — He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned…

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"He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire."

— Psalms 46:9, Bible in Basic English

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“He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.”
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Psalms 46 — Context

The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.

The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth.

He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.

Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth.

The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

Psalms 46:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 46:9 say?

Psalms 46:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.”

Where is Psalms 46:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 46:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verse 9.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 46:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 46:9 in?

Psalms 46:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 46:9?

Psalms 46:9 reads (BBE): “He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 46:9 bbe — He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned…

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